The motorcade of former independent MP from Faridpur-3 AK Azad came under attack, allegedly by a group of Jubo Dal activists, in Faridpur Sadar upazila today.

The incident occurred around 4:45pm at Parmanandapur Bazar under Krishnanagar union.

Witnesses said Azad, managing director of Ha-Meem Group, arrived at Parmanandapur around 4:00pm to prepare for his campaign when a procession led by Lutfar Rahman, former joint secretary of the upazila Jubo Dal, and Krishnanagar union Jubo Dal President Nannu Mollah reached the spot.

They shouted slogans, calling Azad an "ally of the fascist Awami League."

According to locals, Lutfar and Nannu are supporters of Nayab Yusuf, joint secretary of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Mohila Dal, who is a possible BNP candidate from Faridpur-3.

Tension escalated as both sides confronted each other, prompting Azad's personal security team to guard him.

Police intervened soon after to bring the situation under control.

Around 5:15pm, as Azad's motorcade departed under police escort, Jubo Dal activists reportedly attacked the last two vehicles, damaging their windows.

Condemning the incident, AK Azad told journalists, "Such political violence is unprecedented here. Locals did not expect this kind of behaviour from supporters of Nayab Yusuf. Incidents like this only deepen the political crisis."

Azad said he is preparing to file a case over the attack.

Nayab Yusuf, however, denied the allegations. "I have strictly instructed my supporters not to engage in such acts. AK Azad's claim is baseless and politically motivated. His motorcade often includes Awami League leaders, which might have caused public resentment," she added.

Faridpur Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Asaduzzaman told reporters, "It was a busy market day in Parmanandapur. Both groups were campaigning when they came face to face, leading to a tense situation.

Police acted promptly and ensured the safe departure of AK Azad's convoy, he added.